I'm a proud owner of this model...! Still running strong for all my daily tasks (web, mail, word, powerpoint etc). The only reason why I have started thinking of 'upgrading' is the availability of better display quality in newer models. But frankly, that single reason hasn't persuaded me to jump onto a new model till date. I haven't developed this level of attraction to my other apple gadgets...!
I’m still using 2015 12 inch MacBook. And I can’t complain. It’s still powerful. I use affinity designer for graphic design on a daily basis and the laptop just handles well.
12 inch? That's very magical, I thought only 11 and 13 inch where availble ;) Is it the 1,6 GHz version (i5) that runs Affinity designer smooth? That's great than I gonna buy one.
I had the Early 2015 MacBook Air from 2016 until 2022. This was a very reliable computer for me until I upgraded in 2022 to the M1 MacBook Pro. If someone needs a Mac for pretty cheap and have no care for specs this would probably be a good machine for them. Thanks for the video and keep up the great work
Thanks Alex 🙏🏻 I have 2015 MBA since I was in college in 2016… it runs great for my needs in both personal & work areas. I’ve done some things to maintain it well like; updates & upgrades, deep clean every 6m, replaced the battery & 1TB SSD from AliExpress. Still running like a king 👑 😊
Still using my 2015 MacBook Air, and it has significantly slowed down and I ran out of storage years ago. I've transferred most of my files to an external hard drive, but I plan on upgrading this one to a bigger hard drive. I'm hoping it will help with the performance a bit. Mine is still in pristine condition and does what I need it to do. I'll be sad when this no longer gets updates though.
Hey I loved your video! Great editing, nice commentary, very entertaining. I have been using this same mac for a couple of years, just switched to an M1 MBA recently. It served me well but the light-up apple logo is the only thing I miss.
I have a macbook air 11.6" from 2015, i tell you what, with some tiny cooling modifications its a little beast! i soldered a copper coldplate to the back of the cpu cooler with a thermal pad which turns the whole of the laptop into a heatsink, the case was in "not great" condition so i have completely resprayed it, starting with acid etch primer (3 coats) and 2 coats of CANBRUSH pearl white satin paint, it looks beautiful. also fitted a 1tb nvme ssd running mojave i only paid £20 for this macbook, and i freaking LOVE it! i never used to like macs but to be perfectly honest i can now see why people love them, theyre fast, reliable and secure, EVERYTHING windows10 or 11 isn't! it plays all my games perfect at a locked 60fps, and works awsome with my apple magic mouse, ill never part with this now, I have the bug, lol. also btw, a single thunderbolt to hdmi cable connects it directly to my 1080p monitor. they used TN panels in the 2015 macbooks because they have better colour than IPS screens.
I bought it when it came out in 2015 new. Sold it because I racked up so much credit card debt lmao. Fast forward to today when I'm in a better financial place and I've decided to replace my 2009 Lenovo which still runs with Linux with a 13.3" MacBook air core i5 8gb 128gb ssd. Good computer!!
@@sourcey6620 ha! I like Linux. I just had Ubuntu. Did a little web development on that on the Lenovo. Dual boot on that thing so I could play StarCraft on windows 😂
@@AustinRides7264 so jelly. I want one so bad. Preferably an i7 variant in 11in. Need a coding machine I can use in the passenger seat. I plan on running Ubuntu as well :D
@@sourcey6620 I am so nearsighted I gotta have the bigger screen. I tried living with the 11.6" and it's a comfy size but for people with crap vision like me? Oof. But if you have a terminal which it sounds like it (passenger side) it would work well! I don't think you even need an i7 processor for coding. Unless you're running some adobe apps which is understandable. At that point you'd probably want a MacBook pro. Main thing of importance is enough RAM and probably 256gb SSD will more than get the job done. Coding is such a light system process, I could still do it on my '09 Lenovo just fine to this day. My wifi was lagging though 😂 would definitely need a LAN connection. The MacBook air is a fantastic computer though. Love its form factor. I had a 2015 iMac too, 21.5" with my 2015 air back in the day. Beautiful combo. ❤️
@@AustinRides7264 I used to own a 14" mbp but I sold cause ARM and Virtualization but I currently use a 2011 15" mbp i7 that is honestly great at computer-ing lol not gaming at all unless its PS1 and N64 tho :O 1080p Video is great too. But I'm learning Visual Studio Code so I can learn my way around the IDE and stop putting off learning to code.
It’s really a catch 22. The most recent version of Mac OS will almost always be the best for older devices, but they may struggle to run it as the software gets newer.
This has also been my everyday latop in 2021, but I have finally updated to the 2020 m1 macbook pro ! It was getting laggy and no longer holding battery as it should :)) I´m happy with the 6 years I got oit of it tho !
I love my 2015 Macbook Air. I've been looking at the M1 and now the M2, but honestly, I'd be depressed getting rid of this one. I love the aluminum chassis and that the bezels are also aluminum and not black glass (or plastic?). It's working perfectly well on Monterrey and frankly, seems just as fast as a M1 I've tried out recently. I changed the battery last year and it lasts me a day. I may wait until Apple (hopefully) brings out a 15 inch Macbook Air next year, which will actually be more or less the same size as this 13inch one.
That’s valid. You must not do a whole lot of intensive work beside web browsing, email, and documents. That 2015 Air is perfect for that. I wouldn’t hold your breath for a 15 inch Air though. I doubt they’ll be doing this any time soon if at all.
Bought it in 2015 and still using it on day to day basis. There's literally nothing to complain except a little draining battery life. Can any windows Laptop last this long ? I don't think so. I'm so happy happy that i invested in this beautiful piece of machine.
I think key travel is a black and white thing for most people, either you want travel, or you don’t. Personally IMO, thinkpads have the best keyboards because they have a lot of travel and really good feel.
Still have mine since 2015. Full specs i7, 512Gb, 8Mb. Sounds short nowadays but it still works great on daily basis tasks. It has enough power to handle Adobe Suite and Apple iSuite under High Sierra. I never upgraded and will never do. My only concern about this laptop and every other Macbook is OVERHEAT. Mine is carefully maintained, regularly cleaned but the minimum temp is about 72C... My desktop PC does not reach 64C on full load in comparison. The fan noise on the Macbook Air is annoying when the i7 is solicited on Photoshop, Keynote or whatever. Playing Minecraft is possible but temp jumps over 100C so your fingers are warm on keyboard, until they smell like roast chicken. I tried with several thermal compounds and pads but this laptop with i7 CPU remains VERY HOT.
I am still using my air 2015 with 8gb ram now, with Montery. Except for battery that is ready to be changed, I have to say is still working in an amazing way. I am using it for studying and mostly for working and manage my life. I have 40 gb free on 128. All the rest is on different usb storage. I have to say this machine is still surprising me in 2022. I was thinking to buy a new one for separate private from working life and be more efficient, I am just worried about damage this one day so that I cannot use anymore. I would prefer to keep this running easy task and use a new one for more intense tasks. But at the end I think I will wait the new air m1 with a new design so that I can keep this and buy a new one that is really different and don't remind this one. Anyway guys, best 1000 dollars I spent in my life. The quality is still amazing, sounds and keyboard and feeling are still ruling. Ciao from Milano.
I've picked up for fun a pristine second hand 2015 11" Macbook Air for $160, battery life is amazing and doesn't even heat up browsing the web with multiple tabs + MS Word documents + PDF documents + youtube videos, and no stutters at all. And this is all running with 4GB RAM. Running Mojave (but I could upgrade to Big Sur/Monterey as officially still supported). My $1100 2021 Dell inspiron 13 7300 heats up my legs having 4 tabs open with one word document, and battery drains fast... My plan is to replace the logic board with the i7/8GB RAM SKU and replace the SSD with a 1TB NVMe, turn it into a little beast
Just got an 11in 2015 model a few weeks ago for school. Has been working perfectly fine and does everything that I need it to do. No lag and very lightweight.
bought this laptop in 2016, Stills works like a charm. Battery life is still good and the speaker and the camera is better than the most of the windows laptop out there... just gonna do some cleaning and new thermal paste and maybe battery replacement in a year and this will work for more years to come.. maybe buy a new macbook in 2025😅
It should do temporarily if it’s all you’ve got. But if you’re used to something more powerful, then you may have a tougher time. What software do you use to edit?
In mid 2020, I bought a brand new 2017 MBA from Best Buy for $699 clearance. I already had updated macs and didn't need it, but I had to grab this iconic piece. Btw, yeah the screen is terrible, I don't use it for viewing media content.
Very useful review, i got the laptop used for 150 dollars and have no regret with the purchase. I use it for school work mostly and works great, however would never pay the premium price of a thousand dollars xd
hey! Your comment is recent so I choose you😅. Did you get the MacBook air or the pro? Which software is it running on currently and was it updated (from what?) Do you notice any differences??
Since the mac is too old, it does not make sense to send to the apple store to repair (it probably will cost more than its own value), I chat with local repair shop. They say that it probably due to the CPU (the intel i5 4th gen), which has relative high failure rate (which surprise me as it worked well long time until recently). Well I could still use it in light work load as I am doing right now. But If it will stall if CPU will get high usage, e.g. if video conference is needed. I tried to reset SMC, clean fans, replace thermal paste which does not help much. Before that, when CPU gets high usage, it only makes fan crazy but will not make system stall.
i still use this and it still works perfectly even a bit slow.. may be due to storage is almost full hahaha. The only problem was the charger was not working so I need to buy new charger after 5 years
Do you think that this Macbook will run smoothly for +/- 3 years? I consider buying secondhand MacBook Air from 2015. I just want to use it for watching netflix, TH-cam and browsing the internet. What do you think about it?
I have the mid 2013 one, bought it beginning of 2014. As of 2021, running it on Mojave still working fine, only have to change the battery and thermal paste once last year. Although, sometimes it gets a little hot and the fan running at full speed whenever I play Gravekeeper or Dolphin emulator. Use it to learn Blender, Freecad and Autodesk Autocad 2018, all works ok albeit bit laggy. You're right about the display, unpleasant, eventually I got a 2nd monitor to compensate
I use a mac mini late 2014 in 2022 and it works like a charm. Going for this laptop for my brother to get off my mac mini cause he plays on it like a gaming computer ☠️ i mean it can handle games actually good after all these years
@@AlexVassiosOfficial Thank you for the replay. I also have MacBook Pro from late 2011. If I download apps on my MacBook Air would I be able to download them on my MacBook Pro in the last supporter version or should I go ahead and recycle my MacBook Pro for some cash from Apple? Thank you one more time Alex.
You can download any app that you’ve purchased a license for. But it may not run on the Pro, I doubt that many things would run well on the Pro at this point. I would recycle for cash, but that’s just me.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial That is the plan, I have also first-gens apple air, and iPhone SE that I will have to turn in for cash. It is crazy that Apple in some way blocks us from using the absolute version and makes us buy a new product.
In 2022 This laptop is still able to get Big Sur I just purchased it just for browsing haven’t received it yet lol but others on TH-cam have been able to get Big Sur. And i checked the site. So it’s good to know I can still update it have it for a few then when the 2019’s start going down in price for refurbishment I’ll grab one of those 🤣 great video!
I don't agree with you. The display looks great, for all daily tasks (web, mail, word, PowerPoint etc) it's perfect. Also you can add boot camp assistant and add Windows.
Hey, man! I love your vids! I have a question tho. What should I do if my MacBook Air early 2015 overheats when connected to the 32 inch LG TV? Will it always overheat? Especially, to an external monitor?
It seems to me that almost every Mac I use overheats when connected to a tv. I would call this “normal” but I wouldn’t use a tv all the time as a monitor. Just make sure the computer is flat and there is nothing blocking the air vents.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial Cool! So it is recommended that instead of using a TV, I should use an external monitor? If so, can I keep it plugged in all the time? Or should I remove it once in a while?
Yeah I would recommend an actual monitor instead of a tv. They draw less power and are easier on the laptop. You certainly could leave it plugged in al the time, but just make sure it doesn’t get too dusty and that the vents are not blocked for proper cooling.
Nice Video! do you recommend to upgrade mi MacBook Air 2015 early (4gb Ram, 128 flash, core i5) to Big Sur? I use my Mac to browse internenet, watch videos y basic stuff but im worried y there's gonna be laggy o slow
@@AlexVassiosOfficial is this okay, I want to upgrade but affraid because this mac I was use for work, use office and adobe photoshop and adobe profesional, is okay? and also XMind.
@@dedyafriyanto9345 If you're on the fence about it, I wouldn't update. I know at my work we don't update to Big Sur because it will brick certain security measures in place. If you're unsure, just wait.
What are you planning on using it for? I would be more inclined to go for the newest age/processor I can get when buying older devices to ensure better longevity.
I get that. But I’ve been using the dongles for several years so I’m used to it. Plus I don’t use any USB A accessories anymore. Only extra port I need is a card reader.
I am looking at one for £150 on Facebook marketplace. Just to take to lectures and do assignments on. Do you think it will last me a couple of years for university? I have an iPad Pro with magic keyboard (so hard to do assignment work on) and the new M1 IMac but hate my windows laptop, do you think this blend in well?
So sorry this comment is late! But I would honestly re-evaluate where you're at before buying another product. What if you sold your Windows laptop (that you hate anyway) and sold your iMac to buy a new M1 MacBook Air? It will outlast and outperform this one by leaps and bounds. And then you can still keep your iPad to do iPad things. Just a thought. Otherwise I fear you'd get frustrated with this older machine and add it to your collection.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial So I ended up buying the £150 MacBook! It’s great for what I brought it for, going to lectures. However I can’t write assignments and essays on it because I find the screen too small. So I don’t think I will get rid of my IMac as it’s the only thing I can do my assignments on. Thank you for the advice!
Depends on what you're using it for. It's definitely a great computer, but I would recommend you try out the keyboard first. That model has the updated keys that always get stuck and I didn't like it.
Hi, I’m plan for but this macbook this month Whether this good for working like office, google meet,ms team ? Browsing? Also how long this macbook will be keep good ? Next 2 years ?
These MacBooks are good to use as backup laptops. If you upgrade the RAM, SSD, replace the battery & upgrade the OS via Open Core Legacy Patcher, it can be a great machine for almost 90% of the population
In my opinion, there is no comparison. But I would recommend, wait until this upcoming Monday. Apple is said to release the new MacBook and they’re supposedly bringing back ports like MagSafe charging, hdmi, and sd reader
hi Alex, thanks for this video. I have this Macbook Air, and it still works fine. currently running on OS Yosemite and i've been thinking to upgrade the OS, but not sure which one i should upgrade it to, because i dont want slower response or jagged-looking font as a side effect. any advice? thanks!
I would think that the most recent version it supports is going to be the best optimized. But if you’re unsure, you can always just stay where you’re at and not upgrade.
Really depends on what you’re going to school for. If it’s just a lot of writing it would probably be alright, but if you need more intensive programs then I would definitely get something else.
@@912suspence It's really not. "Just a laptop to edit videos" is a tall order. It's like saying you "just need a laptop to do some gaming" you'll need a more beefy computer if you want to edit video regularly. Definitely go for some kind of a MacBook Pro.
All the comments from users with this machine are so polarizing. Below it’s either “things a beast I edit photos with it still even” or “ahh it ran out of space and is slow and I can’t use it” I’m probably a bit less happy with my conclusion now..
@@AlexVassiosOfficial legitimately looking for something for my 89 year old grandma. She only plays Solitaire and does Amazon and e-mails on this iPad mini I got her like 6 years ago. No space left and won’t update so only solitaire works for her. I was thinking something like this cause I can find them for around $300 used. Or, maybe just a new gen iPad for $330… what do you think?
Have this but afraid to keep up its updates to prevent it from getting slow. What IOS do you think works best? How long you think it still has ios wise? I have a feeling i may need to upgrade sooner than later. What macbook/laptop would u recommend?
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I'm a proud owner of this model...! Still running strong for all my daily tasks (web, mail, word, powerpoint etc). The only reason why I have started thinking of 'upgrading' is the availability of better display quality in newer models. But frankly, that single reason hasn't persuaded me to jump onto a new model till date. I haven't developed this level of attraction to my other apple gadgets...!
It’s nostalgic for sure!
Hey bro can you tell me which is the best software update for this model
@@maheshingalagi2673 u can go for latest one Monterey too...i am using it and i feel it osm
Did your charger ever burn because you charged it for 1-2 hours
I’m still using 2015 12 inch MacBook. And I can’t complain. It’s still powerful. I use affinity designer for graphic design on a daily basis and the laptop just handles well.
which MacOS are you using?
Bestie it wasn’t powerful in the first place
12 inch? That's very magical, I thought only 11 and 13 inch where availble ;) Is it the 1,6 GHz version (i5) that runs Affinity designer smooth? That's great than I gonna buy one.
does it work well with an external monitor?
I can relate its perfect for light gaming with a bit of optimization and just using it as a labtop for on the go!
I had the Early 2015 MacBook Air from 2016 until 2022. This was a very reliable computer for me until I upgraded in 2022 to the M1 MacBook Pro. If someone needs a Mac for pretty cheap and have no care for specs this would probably be a good machine for them. Thanks for the video and keep up the great work
Thanks Alex 🙏🏻 I have 2015 MBA since I was in college in 2016… it runs great for my needs in both personal & work areas. I’ve done some things to maintain it well like; updates & upgrades, deep clean every 6m, replaced the battery & 1TB SSD from AliExpress. Still running like a king 👑 😊
thanks for the post. How did you or aliexpress install or the battery, 1 TB SSD (and RAM).
@@buddygarcia7638 easy, TH-cam 😄
My dad gave this laptop to me for college work. After 5 years it is still working as new no problem. Good for browsing surfing and document work
Awesome! It is!
Still using my 2015 MacBook Air, and it has significantly slowed down and I ran out of storage years ago. I've transferred most of my files to an external hard drive, but I plan on upgrading this one to a bigger hard drive. I'm hoping it will help with the performance a bit. Mine is still in pristine condition and does what I need it to do. I'll be sad when this no longer gets updates though.
Hey I loved your video! Great editing, nice commentary, very entertaining. I have been using this same mac for a couple of years, just switched to an M1 MBA recently. It served me well but the light-up apple logo is the only thing I miss.
Thanks for watching!
I have a macbook air 11.6" from 2015, i tell you what, with some tiny cooling modifications its a little beast! i soldered a copper coldplate to the back of the cpu cooler with a thermal pad which turns the whole of the laptop into a heatsink, the case was in "not great" condition so i have completely resprayed it, starting with acid etch primer (3 coats) and 2 coats of CANBRUSH pearl white satin paint, it looks beautiful. also fitted a 1tb nvme ssd running mojave i only paid £20 for this macbook, and i freaking LOVE it! i never used to like macs but to be perfectly honest i can now see why people love them, theyre fast, reliable and secure, EVERYTHING windows10 or 11 isn't! it plays all my games perfect at a locked 60fps, and works awsome with my apple magic mouse, ill never part with this now, I have the bug, lol. also btw, a single thunderbolt to hdmi cable connects it directly to my 1080p monitor. they used TN panels in the 2015 macbooks because they have better colour than IPS screens.
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I bought it when it came out in 2015 new. Sold it because I racked up so much credit card debt lmao. Fast forward to today when I'm in a better financial place and I've decided to replace my 2009 Lenovo which still runs with Linux with a 13.3" MacBook air core i5 8gb 128gb ssd. Good computer!!
Linux on the air next :D
@@sourcey6620 ha! I like Linux. I just had Ubuntu. Did a little web development on that on the Lenovo. Dual boot on that thing so I could play StarCraft on windows 😂
@@AustinRides7264 so jelly. I want one so bad. Preferably an i7 variant in 11in. Need a coding machine I can use in the passenger seat. I plan on running Ubuntu as well :D
@@sourcey6620 I am so nearsighted I gotta have the bigger screen. I tried living with the 11.6" and it's a comfy size but for people with crap vision like me? Oof. But if you have a terminal which it sounds like it (passenger side) it would work well! I don't think you even need an i7 processor for coding. Unless you're running some adobe apps which is understandable. At that point you'd probably want a MacBook pro. Main thing of importance is enough RAM and probably 256gb SSD will more than get the job done. Coding is such a light system process, I could still do it on my '09 Lenovo just fine to this day. My wifi was lagging though 😂 would definitely need a LAN connection. The MacBook air is a fantastic computer though. Love its form factor. I had a 2015 iMac too, 21.5" with my 2015 air back in the day. Beautiful combo. ❤️
@@AustinRides7264 I used to own a 14" mbp but I sold cause ARM and Virtualization but I currently use a 2011 15" mbp i7 that is honestly great at computer-ing lol not gaming at all unless its PS1 and N64 tho :O 1080p Video is great too. But I'm learning Visual Studio Code so I can learn my way around the IDE and stop putting off learning to code.
The Everyday Dad! “If I can figure it out, you can figure it out!” 👏🏾👌🏾
Exactly!
I still use this machine .. it's been 5 years..works perfectly for me.. now i really wanna see how long can i use it maybe 10 years😅
That’s awesome! Hoping it lasts 10 years for you!
What os do you recommend?
It’s really a catch 22. The most recent version of Mac OS will almost always be the best for older devices, but they may struggle to run it as the software gets newer.
This has also been my everyday latop in 2021, but I have finally updated to the 2020 m1 macbook pro ! It was getting laggy and no longer holding battery as it should :)) I´m happy with the 6 years I got oit of it tho !
That’s great!
I love my 2015 Macbook Air. I've been looking at the M1 and now the M2, but honestly, I'd be depressed getting rid of this one. I love the aluminum chassis and that the bezels are also aluminum and not black glass (or plastic?). It's working perfectly well on Monterrey and frankly, seems just as fast as a M1 I've tried out recently. I changed the battery last year and it lasts me a day. I may wait until Apple (hopefully) brings out a 15 inch Macbook Air next year, which will actually be more or less the same size as this 13inch one.
That’s valid. You must not do a whole lot of intensive work beside web browsing, email, and documents. That 2015 Air is perfect for that. I wouldn’t hold your breath for a 15 inch Air though. I doubt they’ll be doing this any time soon if at all.
It's still good in 2024! I bought the 2nd hand, it's amazing
Still using it now, it's my first Apple laptop and love it, never will I go back to Windows. But now looking to switch over to the M1 laptops
The M1 was totally worth it for me! Completely game changing
Bought it in 2015 and still using it on day to day basis. There's literally nothing to complain except a little draining battery life. Can any windows Laptop last this long ? I don't think so. I'm so happy happy that i invested in this beautiful piece of machine.
still have thinkpads from 2012 going strong
That's great to hear. These things will last when properly taken care of.
Awesome!
I think key travel is a black and white thing for most people, either you want travel, or you don’t. Personally IMO, thinkpads have the best keyboards because they have a lot of travel and really good feel.
Totally agree. But there comes a point where shallow travel causes just too many problems to be a reliable keyboard.
Still have mine since 2015. Full specs i7, 512Gb, 8Mb. Sounds short nowadays but it still works great on daily basis tasks. It has enough power to handle Adobe Suite and Apple iSuite under High Sierra. I never upgraded and will never do. My only concern about this laptop and every other Macbook is OVERHEAT. Mine is carefully maintained, regularly cleaned but the minimum temp is about 72C... My desktop PC does not reach 64C on full load in comparison. The fan noise on the Macbook Air is annoying when the i7 is solicited on Photoshop, Keynote or whatever. Playing Minecraft is possible but temp jumps over 100C so your fingers are warm on keyboard, until they smell like roast chicken. I tried with several thermal compounds and pads but this laptop with i7 CPU remains VERY HOT.
I agree with not upgrading from High Sierra. New features brings bogged performance. Sounds like it's working great for you!
I bought me a MacBook Air (2015) 3 months ago and updated to Monterey works fast and it's great so far so good.
I have this 11 inch MacBook since it was released and I still use it everyday! I love it
Awesome!
I am still using my air 2015 with 8gb ram now, with Montery. Except for battery that is ready to be changed, I have to say is still working in an amazing way. I am using it for studying and mostly for working and manage my life. I have 40 gb free on 128. All the rest is on different usb storage. I have to say this machine is still surprising me in 2022. I was thinking to buy a new one for separate private from working life and be more efficient, I am just worried about damage this one day so that I cannot use anymore. I would prefer to keep this running easy task and use a new one for more intense tasks. But at the end I think I will wait the new air m1 with a new design so that I can keep this and buy a new one that is really different and don't remind this one. Anyway guys, best 1000 dollars I spent in my life. The quality is still amazing, sounds and keyboard and feeling are still ruling. Ciao from Milano.
I didn’t think you could get Monterrey installed on a ‘15 Air! Was it difficult or a pretty smooth install?
@@douglastrapasso3441 Hi there. Well, it is super smooth installation and it works very well. And it's even more fast than before.
@@afk71afk36 Is it better performing than Big Sur? I'm thinking about uprgrading to Monterey... Thanks!
@@moishemillerr yes, it's going well and smooth. Please note I have 8gb ram and MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015).
How long I can get OS update??
I was watching this on my 2017 MBA and to be honest was grateful of the lower res screen dude :o) but seriously... great review and content.
I've picked up for fun a pristine second hand 2015 11" Macbook Air for $160, battery life is amazing and doesn't even heat up browsing the web with multiple tabs + MS Word documents + PDF documents + youtube videos, and no stutters at all. And this is all running with 4GB RAM. Running Mojave (but I could upgrade to Big Sur/Monterey as officially still supported).
My $1100 2021 Dell inspiron 13 7300 heats up my legs having 4 tabs open with one word document, and battery drains fast...
My plan is to replace the logic board with the i7/8GB RAM SKU and replace the SSD with a 1TB NVMe, turn it into a little beast
Awesome! These things seem to last forever.
Just got an 11in 2015 model a few weeks ago for school. Has been working perfectly fine and does everything that I need it to do. No lag and very lightweight.
watching this on Monterey atm and it is doing fantastic! 7 years strong!
Loving that everyday dad intro, also, still loving my 2015 13 inch macbook air, great laptop!
Thanks for watching!
bought this laptop in 2016, Stills works like a charm. Battery life is still good and the speaker and the camera is better than the most of the windows laptop out there... just gonna do some cleaning and new thermal paste and maybe battery replacement in a year and this will work for more years to come.. maybe buy a new macbook in 2025😅
Awesome to hear!
Doea photo editing and video editing works perfect?
I would imagine that it does not work all that great.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial but it works right? Coz my sister is using it and I don’t have my lap rn so i will be using that for some months
It should do temporarily if it’s all you’ve got. But if you’re used to something more powerful, then you may have a tougher time. What software do you use to edit?
Bought it in 2015 and still works fine.
In mid 2020, I bought a brand new 2017 MBA from Best Buy for $699 clearance. I already had updated macs and didn't need it, but I had to grab this iconic piece. Btw, yeah the screen is terrible, I don't use it for viewing media content.
Very useful review, i got the laptop used for 150 dollars and have no regret with the purchase. I use it for school work mostly and works great, however would never pay the premium price of a thousand dollars xd
hey! Your comment is recent so I choose you😅. Did you get the MacBook air or the pro? Which software is it running on currently and was it updated (from what?) Do you notice any differences??
If not for the M1 chip and the display I wouldn’t have upgraded. I owned a 2013 13’ MacBook Air and I had nothing to complain about
That's good to hear. Planned obsolescence kicks in sooner or later unfortunately though.
I have been happy with my 2013 Macbook Air until recently it stalls with a bit heavier job (CPU temperature is high).
Since the mac is too old, it does not make sense to send to the apple store to repair (it probably will cost more than its own value), I chat with local repair shop. They say that it probably due to the CPU (the intel i5 4th gen), which has relative high failure rate (which surprise me as it worked well long time until recently). Well I could still use it in light work load as I am doing right now. But If it will stall if CPU will get high usage, e.g. if video conference is needed. I tried to reset SMC, clean fans, replace thermal paste which does not help much. Before that, when CPU gets high usage, it only makes fan crazy but will not make system stall.
The 2008 MacBook air and 2015 MacBook air have different designs/chassis, even if they are pretty similar.
It has indeed changed in design, the 2008 version was different.
using this model since 2016 🤙🏼
i still use this and it still works perfectly even a bit slow.. may be due to storage is almost full hahaha. The only problem was the charger was not working so I need to buy new charger after 5 years
That's awesome! Not too bad if your only issue after 5 years is the charger haha.
Mine early 2015 MacBook Air is still really super resourceful!
im a proud owner of the 2013 MacBook Air 11 inch running macOS Sonoma 14.1 its running great in 2023 with 14 cycles on the battery
I still have one. But its battery died a month ago :'(
Do you think that this Macbook will run smoothly for +/- 3 years? I consider buying secondhand MacBook Air from 2015. I just want to use it for watching netflix, TH-cam and browsing the internet. What do you think about it?
I think 3 years is about the most you can expect to get out of this. If you can find it for under $250, then it’s a good deal.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial Thank you, Sir!
I have the mid 2013 one, bought it beginning of 2014. As of 2021, running it on Mojave still working fine, only have to change the battery and thermal paste once last year. Although, sometimes it gets a little hot and the fan running at full speed whenever I play Gravekeeper or Dolphin emulator. Use it to learn Blender, Freecad and Autodesk Autocad 2018, all works ok albeit bit laggy. You're right about the display, unpleasant, eventually I got a 2nd monitor to compensate
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Hi could you do a video on how to make your Macbook 2015 quicker ?
Good idea!
You don't have to click hard on the trackpad, there is silent click on the settings
Tap to click
Yes tap to click is a must-have for me on this laptop
It’s still snappy for me. I downgraded from m1 air and i dont notice much diff
Do you edit with iMovie on your 2015? If so how does it do?
Did you not like your M1 Air? What made you downgrade? What kind of work do you do?
I use a mac mini late 2014 in 2022 and it works like a charm. Going for this laptop for my brother to get off my mac mini cause he plays on it like a gaming computer ☠️ i mean it can handle games actually good after all these years
Haha I get that. What kinds of games does he play on it?
bought this model bcoz of this video. i had no problems with the laptop and it's still good in use.
Awesome! Glad to hear it's working well for you.
My Assistant Principle still uses his 2015 MacBook Air.
Sweet
I have an early 2015 MacBook Air with OS X El Capitan.
Is this the latest OS I can have on this MacBook Air?
I cannot update to Big Surf OS
You should be able to upgrade all the way up to Monterrey
@@AlexVassiosOfficial Thank you for the replay.
I also have MacBook Pro from late 2011.
If I download apps on my MacBook Air would I be able to download them on my MacBook Pro in the last supporter version or should I go ahead and recycle my MacBook Pro for some cash from Apple?
Thank you one more time Alex.
You can download any app that you’ve purchased a license for. But it may not run on the Pro, I doubt that many things would run well on the Pro at this point. I would recycle for cash, but that’s just me.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial That is the plan, I have also first-gens apple air, and iPhone SE that I will have to turn in for cash.
It is crazy that Apple in some way blocks us from using the absolute version and makes us buy a new product.
That’s business. They would hurt themselves if their products last forever.
Mine has not gone wrong once, I love it, it’s running Catalina atm, I don’t know wether to move to Big Sur, scared it may screw it up.
That’s good! I’ve installed Big Sur on my wife’s and it seems just as fine as Catalina
Thank you for your review ! I really want to buy this MacBook, greetings from Kazakhstan!
Thanks for watching!
My sister has a new MacBook pro from this year and when I saw hers i GASPED because it looks so much better than my 2015 MacBook air lmao!
In 2022 This laptop is still able to get Big Sur I just purchased it just for browsing haven’t received it yet lol but others on TH-cam have been able to get Big Sur. And i checked the site. So it’s good to know I can still update it have it for a few then when the 2019’s start going down in price for refurbishment I’ll grab one of those 🤣
great video!
Thanks for watching!
Big sir supported 2013 models. So I’m thinking maybe two more years of updates then it’s done. I should have upgraded definitely by then.
I think that’s a fair estimate.
I don't agree with you. The display looks great, for all daily tasks (web, mail, word, PowerPoint etc) it's perfect. Also you can add boot camp assistant and add Windows.
Is this still usable nowadays, for online classes?
It is! It probably won’t be for more than a couple years, but it still works for now.
Every 2015 ThinkPad does just as fine.
The Everyday Dad!
Would you recommend updating 2015 Macbook Air to macOS Monterey? Will it slow down?
I’ve upgraded my wife’s computer and it doesn’t seem affected at all.
I thinking to buy refurbished model for DJ-ing, would be interested to know your thoughts on that.
I don’t know that I would trust it to keep up. Maybe look for something a bit newer to help yourself along.
Hey ! Would you recommend this computer for college for 4 years ? My major would not involve any major computer usage
Only if your classes required mostly writing and not a lot of heavy processing power.
Right, the countdown is on
I have one handed down and it starts smoking when i play chrome dino
I have this exact same MacBook but for some reason I can't update it to a more recent version of MacOS, does anyone know a solution to this?
What version are you running? What version are you trying to update to?
Hey, man! I love your vids! I have a question tho. What should I do if my MacBook Air early 2015 overheats when connected to the 32 inch LG TV? Will it always overheat? Especially, to an external monitor?
It seems to me that almost every Mac I use overheats when connected to a tv. I would call this “normal” but I wouldn’t use a tv all the time as a monitor. Just make sure the computer is flat and there is nothing blocking the air vents.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial Cool! So it is recommended that instead of using a TV, I should use an external monitor? If so, can I keep it plugged in all the time? Or should I remove it once in a while?
Yeah I would recommend an actual monitor instead of a tv. They draw less power and are easier on the laptop. You certainly could leave it plugged in al the time, but just make sure it doesn’t get too dusty and that the vents are not blocked for proper cooling.
It doesnt heat that much, you can put in cooler or somethng it will do the work
Planning to buy this! Greetings from the Philippines!
Thanks for watching!
Nice Video! do you recommend to upgrade mi MacBook Air 2015 early (4gb Ram, 128 flash, core i5) to Big Sur? I use my Mac to browse internenet, watch videos y basic stuff but im worried y there's gonna be laggy o slow
My wife’s has been upgraded for a while and it seems fine to me. Doesn’t seem to be too much laggier.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial is this okay, I want to upgrade but affraid because this mac I was use for work, use office and adobe photoshop and adobe profesional, is okay? and also XMind.
@@dedyafriyanto9345 If you're on the fence about it, I wouldn't update. I know at my work we don't update to Big Sur because it will brick certain security measures in place. If you're unsure, just wait.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial thank you so I just wait for sure.
Hi.. May I know the specs of your Macbook Air in this video..
Sorry for the late reply. It's a MacBook Air 13-inch, early 2015. 1.6Ghz Dual-Core i5, 8GB DDR3 RAM
how is it with an external monitor? does it work with a 4k monitor? ;)
I'm actually not sure. Never tried. But I don't see why it wouldn't. According to Google, it supports a 4k display up to 60hz
Hi, macbook air 2014 i7 8gm ram or macbook air 2015 i5 8gb ram, which is better? Planning to buy
What are you planning on using it for? I would be more inclined to go for the newest age/processor I can get when buying older devices to ensure better longevity.
hay! has your MacBook been upgrade to macOS Monterey? what do u think about macOS Monterey on MacBook Air 2015?
Are you happy with macOS Monterey? My 2015 MBP is still on Mojave
Yep completely happy with it. But I’m running an M1 Air. I would expect to see a little bit slower performance on a machine from 2015.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial you rich bastad ;-) I hate the new MacBooks due to lack of USB A ports!
I get that. But I’ve been using the dongles for several years so I’m used to it. Plus I don’t use any USB A accessories anymore. Only extra port I need is a card reader.
I just bought a used one today for $250. I just want to get my feet wet in the Mac system. I’ve always just used an iPad Pro.
That’s a good way to get your feet wet!
Will an adequate screen to conserve battery over high resolution screen that can't last a day anytime.
Hi Alex, great video dude.
Wht about working on ms office word Excel ppt ect? I wanna buy one for work
Thanks for watching! The MS Office suite should work just fine on this.
I am looking at one for £150 on Facebook marketplace. Just to take to lectures and do assignments on. Do you think it will last me a couple of years for university? I have an iPad Pro with magic keyboard (so hard to do assignment work on) and the new M1 IMac but hate my windows laptop, do you think this blend in well?
So sorry this comment is late! But I would honestly re-evaluate where you're at before buying another product. What if you sold your Windows laptop (that you hate anyway) and sold your iMac to buy a new M1 MacBook Air? It will outlast and outperform this one by leaps and bounds. And then you can still keep your iPad to do iPad things.
Just a thought.
Otherwise I fear you'd get frustrated with this older machine and add it to your collection.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial So I ended up buying the £150 MacBook! It’s great for what I brought it for, going to lectures. However I can’t write assignments and essays on it because I find the screen too small. So I don’t think I will get rid of my IMac as it’s the only thing I can do my assignments on.
Thank you for the advice!
is it a big *YES* for me to get 2017 MBP???gonna use it for college😎
Depends on what you're using it for. It's definitely a great computer, but I would recommend you try out the keyboard first. That model has the updated keys that always get stuck and I didn't like it.
Hi,
I’m plan for but this macbook this month
Whether this good for working like office, google meet,ms team ? Browsing?
Also how long this macbook will be keep good ?
Next 2 years ?
It should work for all those things you mentioned, but I wouldn’t expect it to be supported for much longer than 2 more years.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial hi! Does that mean that in 2 years you'd have to buy a new laptop?
That’s correct
@@AlexVassiosOfficial thank you!
These MacBooks are good to use as backup laptops. If you upgrade the RAM, SSD, replace the battery & upgrade the OS via Open Core Legacy Patcher, it can be a great machine for almost 90% of the population
Hi I just wanna ask something cause I just got this macbook and its not updating now. Does that mean this device is outdated?
What do you mean that it’s not updating? Apple hasn’t released an official update for Monterrey yet
I'm torn between the ports of this model + the glowing apple logo and the m1 2021 fanless but lack of ports & no glowing logo.
In my opinion, there is no comparison. But I would recommend, wait until this upcoming Monday. Apple is said to release the new MacBook and they’re supposedly bringing back ports like MagSafe charging, hdmi, and sd reader
@@AlexVassiosOfficial ohhh wow haha thanks for that. I hope they really return the Macbook with bunch of ports with m1 or m2 chip.
Should be the M1X, and I’m expecting the best MacBook in many years. Should have double the power of M1 with the ports from 2015
Would it be fine for Photoshop? I am not expecting blazing performance anyways.
I wouldn’t suggest it
The intro was inspired by The EveryDay Dad, loved it
Yes! Thanks for watching!
hi Alex, thanks for this video. I have this Macbook Air, and it still works fine. currently running on OS Yosemite and i've been thinking to upgrade the OS, but not sure which one i should upgrade it to, because i dont want slower response or jagged-looking font as a side effect. any advice? thanks!
I would say Mojave would be the highest you would want to go if you want to avoid any real lag or issues.
what system operative is better for Macbook Pro 13 2015? catalina, big sur or monterey?
monterey, i am currently using it on my air model from early 2015, just it eats much more ram ;-)
I would think that the most recent version it supports is going to be the best optimized. But if you’re unsure, you can always just stay where you’re at and not upgrade.
Do u know any usb hub/adapters that are compatible with it?
I’m thinking that almost anything you can find should work with this. I don’t see why there would be limitations (unless it’s USB C)
Is it possible to upgrade the battery or hard drive or anything in general on this MacBook to make it faster or last longer?
Battery and HD could definitely be swapped, RAM is soldered on though so it’s not replaceable.
Thanks a bunch guys.
do you think its good enough to play games with?
It depends on the game, but I would say no, it’s not going to perform well. I tried Minecraft on it about 4 years ago, and it didn’t perform well.
hey alex, i would buy this machine for college is it worthit for like 4 years ahead? Or should i just bought other windows laptop. Thx
Really depends on what you’re going to school for. If it’s just a lot of writing it would probably be alright, but if you need more intensive programs then I would definitely get something else.
hii !! kind of late but is this laptop good at holding editing programs such as adobe after effects ?
It really isn’t, especially anything video-related, it will really struggle and you’ll likely be disappointed.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial aww that’s a shame :(( , thanks for the speedy reply; you’ve earned a new sub :)) !!
Thanks so much!
is this good for ios n android dev ?
I would say no. I’d go for something newer so you can get updates as this will be obsolete before long.
Can you share if this Mac can still connect to monitors ?
Yeah it can still display on a monitor just fine
Great review! Loved the super-smooth b-roll!
Thanks!
Would this be good for streaming to twitch with a capture card?
Definitely not. Would not recommend it.
What was the battery backup after 6 year ?
"Let's find out! 😁"
Is MacBook air 2015 with 4gb of ram is enough for photoshop in 2021?
Thanks for your video!
I definitely wouldn’t recommend this computer for that. I’ve tried Illustrator and Photoshop on this computer and it just doesn’t perform well at all.
Thank you for your answer!
Thanks for watching!
I just need a laptop to edit TH-cam videos this is a good laptop for that right
@@912suspence It's really not. "Just a laptop to edit videos" is a tall order. It's like saying you "just need a laptop to do some gaming" you'll need a more beefy computer if you want to edit video regularly. Definitely go for some kind of a MacBook Pro.
Would a 2017 model get updated a few years longer than 2015 considering it’s pretty much the same device? Thanks
Yes it would
It should anyway
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Same as 2015, both doesn’t get software update after monterey
All the comments from users with this machine are so polarizing. Below it’s either “things a beast I edit photos with it still even” or “ahh it ran out of space and is slow and I can’t use it”
I’m probably a bit less happy with my conclusion now..
I’ve noticed this too. I think it really depends on the user.
@@AlexVassiosOfficial legitimately looking for something for my 89 year old grandma. She only plays Solitaire and does Amazon and e-mails on this iPad mini I got her like 6 years ago. No space left and won’t update so only solitaire works for her. I was thinking something like this cause I can find them for around $300 used. Or, maybe just a new gen iPad for $330… what do you think?
In my experience with older folks, the less change, the better. I’d suggest just a newer iPad. I think the computer would confuse her too much.
Have this but afraid to keep up its updates to prevent it from getting slow. What IOS do you think works best? How long you think it still has ios wise? I have a feeling i may need to upgrade sooner than later. What macbook/laptop would u recommend?
A new Air with the M1 is probably the best bargain right now.
The everydaydad is one of the best youtube channels
Agreed!
hmm i have a macbook air 2015 and i have no problems with the screen
I didn't mean that I have problems with it, rather it's an outdated screen.
I don't know how anyone can like Magsafe. The number one worst port I've ever used. So glad USB-C has replaced that garbage.
I do agree, that connection is just so weak